Woman hospitalized with burns after attempting viral Instagram trend

A woman was hospitalized with second-degree burns after attempting the viral Instagram trend of tossing boiling water into freezing air. The trend creates a misty cloud of ice but can be dangerous if mishandled. Despite her injuries, the woman reportedly tried the trend again after leaving the hospital. It is unclear if she succeeded without further harm during her second attempt. The trend relies on a phenomenon called the Mpemba effect, where hot water quickly evaporates and freezes in extremely cold temperatures, creating ice crystals in mid-air.